REGINA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Gordon Gerrard Music Director
REGINA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
OCT-DEC
2020
WELCOME TO THE 2020-2021 RSO SEASON These are extraordinary times, to be certain. The interruption of our previous season was difficult, but created in all of us an extra determination to return to live music making. Circumstances have required us to reimagine what our 2020-2021 season will look like, and I’m thrilled with the result. This season will not look like any season the RSO has offered in the past. It will be an opportunity to make new discoveries, and it will give you a chance to experience the RSO in a more intimate and personal way. Though the orchestra will be smaller, it will be no less meaningful. Our commitment to bringing you great live music has only been strengthened. Stay tuned for the next instalment of our season programming.
Photo: Chris Graham
Sincerely,
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Gordon Gerrard
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MASTERWORKS SERIES
MASTERWORKS SERIES
The Masterworks series is at the heart of the Regina Symphony Orchestra’s season, showcasing core classics of the repertory alongside exciting new works. Times: Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 pm Saturdays at 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Hyonsuk Kim Photo: Seven-Points Studio
Location: Holy Rosary Cathedral
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Photo: Alejandra Aguirre
Photo: Seven-Points Studio
Classical Inspiration
Symphony in the Spotlight
Bold Horizons
Thursday October 15 at 7:30 pm Friday October 16 at 7:30 pm Saturday October 17 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Thursday November 19 at 7:30 pm Friday November 20 at 7:30 pm Saturday November 21 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Thursday December 10 at 7:30 pm Friday December 11 at 7:30 pm Saturday December 12 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Gordon Gerrard conductor * Hyonsuk Kim clarinet *
Gordon Gerrard conductor *
Tania Miller conductor *
Canadian composer Kevin Lau’s evocative and dreamlike Prelude to Dawn is the pivot point between Haydn's light and inventive Symphony No. 96, written at the height of his symphonic powers, and Shostakovich’s dramatic Chamber Symphony. Barshai’s arrangement for chamber orchestra of Shostakovich’s Third String Quartet combines playfulness with profundity.
Maestra Tania Miller—former Music Director of the Victoria Symphony and Associate Conductor of the Vancouver Symphony —brings her dynamic style, charm, and grace to the podium. Canadian composer Harry Stafylakis pushes boundaries in his work that reaches forward for new horizons while hearkening to the past. Strauss’s lyrical and youthful Wind Serenade is a soothing interlude before the brilliance of Mozart’s “Linz” Symphony.
The unforgettable melodies of Mozart weave together the first two works on this program. Jocelyn Morlock’s Zart is inspired by the sweet sounds of Mozart’s opera The Magic Flute. Another woodwind then takes centre stage with Hyonsuk Kim, RSO Principal Clarinet, featured as soloist in one of the most famous clarinet concertos. The RSO celebrates the 250th anniversary of Beethoven’s birth with his energetic and noble Second Symphony.
Haydn Symphony No. 96 in D major “Miracle” Hob. I:96
Jocelyn Morlock* Zart
Kevin Lau* Prelude to Dawn (2011)
W. A. Mozart Concerto in A major for clarinet and orchestra K. 622
Shostakovich Chamber Symphony in F major Op. 73a (arr. Barshai)
Beethoven Symphony No. 2 in D major Op. 36
Harry Stafylakis* Arc of Horizon for chamber orchestra (2015) R. Strauss Serenade in E-flat major for winds Op. 7 W. A. Mozart Symphony No. 36 in C major K. 425 “Linz”
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POPS SERIES
POPS SERIES
Canadian musicians jam with the RSO in a variety of styles. Times: Thursdays & Fridays at 7:30 pm Saturdays at 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Jeffery Straker Photo: Ali Lauren
Location: Holy Rosary Cathedral
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Photo: Kristine Cofsky
Photo: Chris Graham
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Prairie Pops Redux
Rubaboo
Thursday October 22 at 7:30 pm Friday October 23 at 7:30 pm Saturday October 24 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Thursday November 26 at 7:30 pm Friday November 27 at 7:30 pm Saturday November 28 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Gordon Gerrard conductor * Jeffery Straker vocals & piano *
Gordon Gerrard conductor * Andrea Menard vocals * Robert Walsh guitar & vocals *
An audience favourite since his sold-out orchestral debut with the RSO in 2011, Regina’s singer-songwriter-pianist Jeffery Straker returns to perform his original songs arranged for orchestra, including Birch Bark Canoe and The Wonderful Mrs. Bell. “Rufus Wainwright, as well as k.d. lang are among the Canadians making essential and beautiful music. Add the name Jeffery Straker to that list.”—Chicago Free Press
Since becoming the first Métis artist to perform with a symphony orchestra at her RSO debut in 2014, singer-songwriter Andrea Menard has shared her advocacy for reconciliation and unity on our ground-breaking Forward Currents Festival, and headlined at Symphony Under the Sky. She performs with guitarist and co-songwriter Robert Walsh to share her latest musical adventures with you. Rubaboo is the Métis word for stew, and is a delicious musical declaration of love, sovereignty, Métis culture, and as always…some jazz to mix into the flavours.
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* Canadian
CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
A special opportunity to hear the individual voices of the extraordinary musicians of the Regina Symphony, as they invite you into the intimate realm of chamber music. Times: Saturdays at 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Photo: Chris Graham
Location: Holy Rosary Cathedral
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Harmonies with Harpsichord
Beethoven Anniversary
Saturday November 7 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Handel Suite in D major HWV 341
Saturday December 5 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm
Valerie Hall harpsichord *
Corelli Concerto Grosso in F major Op. 6 No. 6
John Harbison’s Wind Quintet, though modern in composition, strives for a classical sensibility. The folk sounds of a morning love song, captured by Enescu, evoke an intimacy in his Aubade for string trio. Birthday celebrations in honour of Beethoven’s 250th continue with one of his vital and enduring string quartets.
This varied program of works from the Baroque to Contemporary is united by the harpsichord, as special guest Valerie Hall joins the Regina Symphony Chamber Players. From the counterpoint of Corelli to Canadian Linda Catlin Smith's prize-winning Garland, the historical sound of the harpsichord is highlighted in settings both old and new.
Finger Sonata for oboe, trumpet and continuo in C major Linda Catlin Smith * Garland Janitsch Sonata da Camera in C minor Op. 1 No. 1 Vivaldi Concerto for two violins in A minor RV522
John Harbison Wind Quintet Enescu Aubade Beethoven String Quartet in C major Op. 59 No. 3 “Razumovsky”
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* Canadian
HOLIDAY SPECIAL
HOLIDAY SPECIAL
Put yourself in the holiday spirit with familiar melodies. Times: Thursday December 17 at 7:30 pm Friday December 18 at 7:30 pm Saturday December 19 at 2 pm & 7:30 pm Location: Holy Rosary Cathedral
Vivaldi Reimagined
Photo: Rob Provencher
Gordon Gerrard conductor * Christian Robinson violin * Valerie Hall organ * Usher in the festivities of the holiday season with traditional works for organ and brass, with keyboardist Valerie Hall performing on the Holy Rosary Cathedral’s magnificent Cassavant organ. Max Richter recomposes Vivaldi’s iconic Four Seasons, a reworking which he intends as “an act of love towards this fantastic masterpiece.” RSO Concertmaster Christian Robinson dazzles in this virtuoso writing for solo violin.
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OCTOBER–DECEMBER AT A GLANCE 2020 OCTOBER Masterworks
Classical Inspiration
October 15, 16 & 17
Pops
Prairie Pops Redux
October 22, 23 & 24
Chamber Music
Harmonies with Harpsichord
November 7
Masterworks
Symphony in the Spotlight
November 19, 20 & 21
Pops
Bubaroo
November 26, 27 & 28
Chamber Music
Beethoven Anniversary
December 5
Masterworks
Bold Horizons
December 10, 11, & 12
Holiday Special
Vivaldi Reimagined
December 17, 18 & 19
NOVEMBER
DECEMBER
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RSO PATRON SAFETY Guidelines for 2020/2021 concerts The RSO has developed a full set of safety guidelines for our patrons. All guidelines adhere to or exceed those provided by provincial public health officials and may change in accordance with provincial decisions as the season progresses. Please be assured we will keep you up to date with any changes. • All concerts are approximately one hour, without intermission. • All patrons will be seated two metres (six feet) from one another, except for family members who may sit together. Patrons who have purchased up to four tickets may also sit together. • Concert seating is limited according to public health restrictions. Rows required to be left vacant will be clearly marked, as will approved seating positions. • Please consider wearing a mask as you enter and depart the venue, and during the concert performance. If you can’t bring a mask or have forgotten yours, the RSO will provide you with one. • Hand sanitizers must be used by all patrons entering the venue.
• If you feel ill, even shortly before a performance for which you have tickets, do not attend. We will exchange your ticket or issue you a credit for a future concert. • The RSO will not sell tickets on site at concerts in order to alleviate the potential for crowding at the entrance. • Please follow the instructions of staff and volunteer ushers when taking your seat, and when exiting the facility. When leaving, the rear rows will exit first. • When in the venue and not in your seat, please follow the two metre (six foot) social distancing protocol as you would in a store or on the street. • For a full set of concert health and safety guidelines with further detail, please visit reginasymphony.com
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VENUE AND TICKETS VENUE Holy Rosary Cathedral 2104 Garnet Street Free parking is available in the lot East of the Cathedral.
TICKETS HOW TO ORDER RSO Box Office Hours Monday to Friday 9 am–4:30 pm Weekday Concert Days 9 am–3 pm The RSO Box Office is not open on weekends. IN-PERSON: 2424 College Avenue Regina, SK S4P 1C8 BY PHONE: (306) 586-9555 ONLINE: reginasymphony.com EMAIL: info@reginasymphony.com • Easy Ticket Exchanges: Plans change. If they do, we will exchange your tickets to another concert for free. Unavailable for the other dates? You can give your tickets back to us as a donation and receive a charitable tax receipt of equal value. • Ticket Management: Please note that the RSO will not be providing patrons with paper tickets this season. Patrons may print their ticket from their email at home, display their emailed ticket at the concert from a text mobile device, or present their ID to the RSO box office upon arrival at the concert to confirm their prior ticket purchase.
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SEATING MAP LEGEND Price Level A Price Level B Held for Production Columns Empty Seats for Social Distancing
STAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26
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SUBSCRIPTIONS & TICKET PRICING • Best Prices: Purchasing a subscription can save you up to 35% over buying the same concerts individually. • Extra Discounts: Any additional single tickets purchased throughout the season will be up to 20% off. • Season Announcements: The RSO will unveil our programming on a rolling basis every few months during these unusual times. Please know that you can expect the same wonderful music making throughout the entire season! • The RSO Soundcheck Program: The RSO Soundcheck Program offers discounted tickets for individuals under 30 years of age to attend RSO concerts for only $15! A valid ID must be presented at the time of purchase. Contact the RSO Box Office for more information.
SUBSCRIPTIONS Symphony Lovers (19 concerts)
A $878
B $584
SAVE Up to 35%
Masterworks (8 concerts)
A $480
B $320
Up to 20%
Pops (5 concerts)
A $300
B $200
Up to 20%
Chamber Music (6 concerts)
Single Ticket $40
Subscription $140 Up to 30%
Choose Your Own 4
A $240
B $240
Up to 20%
A $75
B $50
Under 30 $15
SINGLE TICKETS Pricing
All prices include order fee ($2.50) and GST (5%)
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THANK YOU TO OUR SUPPORTERS GRANTING AGENCIES
MAJOR SPONSORS Dr. Roberta McKay & Mr. Elmer Brenner
FOUNDATIONS The Lorne & Evelyn Johnson Foundation Donald & Claire Kramer Foundation Ann & Roger Phillips Foundation G. Murray & Edna Forbes Foundation
Bill & Helen Davidson Foundation Drs. Lewis & Elizabeth Brandt Foundation Lyn Goldman Charitable Trust
SERVICE & MEDIA SPONSORS HOLY ROSARY CATHEDRAL A H I LL CO MPA N Y
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REGINA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Photo: Chris Graham
Gordon Gerrard Music Director
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